Distance From Yiwu Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, YIW - NBO Distance

The distance from Yiwu Airport (YIW) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is 5849 miles or 9412 kilometers or 5079 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Yiwu ( China ) to Nairobi ( Kenya )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Yiwu and Nairobi takes around 13 hours 26 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Yiwu Airport, Yiwu, China to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, Kenya is 13 hours 26 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • YIW - NBO

Kilometers		9412 km
Statute Miles		5849 miles
Nautical Miles		5079 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 26 minutes

Yiwu Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Flight Route Map - YIW to NBO Flight Path

Location of Yiwu Airport & Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Yiwu to Nairobi nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Yiwu, China and Nairobi, Kenya.

Time Difference Between the Airports • YIW - NBO

Time difference between Yiwu (China) and Nairobi (Kenya) is 5 Hours.
Nairobi time is 5 Hours behind Yiwu.

Location	Local Time
Yiwu (China)	2025-12-17, 12:53:39 CST
Nairobi (Kenya)	2025-12-17, 07:53:39 EAT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Yiwu Airport (YIW / ZSYW) Yiwu, China

Destination

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO / HKJK) Nairobi, Kenya